“Like most people when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer it affected me on a physical and emotional level. Obviously I was very concerned and emotionally depressed since I was only 58 years old. I am a medical doctor, so as you can imagine, there were several concerns about the different treatment options available; the 2 biggest ones being: first and foremost the eradication of the cancer and the second was erectile dysfunction. So I thoroughly researched all of my options.

Cancer is a word that no patient ever wants to hear. However, new treatments are constantly being developed. High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a new treatment for prostate cancer that is in various stages of development globally. Although HIFU isn’t offered at all hospitals, your doctor may be able to schedule you for HIFU treatments… read more »

About 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. It is the second most common cancer in men. It is the most cancer in men and the second most common cause of death related to cancer. Fortunately, it also has a high survival rate, especially if you catch and treat… read more »

Seeing the urologist is usually about as appealing as seeing the dentist for a root canal. Despite your discomfort, there can be life-saving reasons to visit a urologist regularly. Obtaining high-intensity focused ultrasound or HIFU for prostate cancer treatment is one. Adequate preparation for the visit will make the process smoother and help you be… read more »

Prostate cancer is a difficult disease that can be devastating. Once diagnosed, you may feel hopeless. However, treatment options are out there, and thanks to HIFU (high-intensity focused ultrasound) treatment, there are more prostate cancer treatment techniques than ever. If you want to consider HIFU for prostate cancer treatment, read on to find out what… read more »

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the treatment options can seem daunting. While many methods of prostate cancer treatment are quite invasive, there’s actually a completely non-invasive treatment called HIFU treatment that you need to know about. Here’s what you need to know about HIFU for prostate cancer treatment. HIFU… read more »

It’s common knowledge that early detection of cancer provides the best chance for treatments to be successful so that life expectancy can be increased. However, many men avoid urologists in Miami because they’re concerned about a prostate exam, even though they know early detection is key. But regularly visiting your Miami urologist is important if you hope… read more »

Finding a new doctor can be an exercise in frustration and worry. You make many phone calls and speak to answering machines and leave numerous messages, most of which are unreturned. There are better, more efficient ways to find a urologist, beginning with these steps: Talk to the patient’s primary care physician or nurse. The… read more »

If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you know that some of the options for treatments can be quite invasive. Fortunately, there is a treatment called high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) therapy that can help you avoid some of the more invasive treatments and still be effective at treating the cancer. Here’s what you need… read more »